Steroids radiology

The most common types of cervical abnormalities and their radiographic findings are listed in Table 3 . Except for the clay shoveler's fracture, they should be assumed to be unstable and warrant continued immobilization until definitive therapy can be arranged. Any patient found to have one spinal fracture should have an entire spine series, including views of the cervical spine, the thoracic spine and the lumbosacral spine. The incidence of noncontiguous spine fractures ranges up to 17 percent. 27 , 28 Figures 7 through 9 demonstrate aspects of common cervical spine fractures.

Sinonasal polyposis is a typically extensive process with involvement
of both the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinuses. By contrast, mucous
retention cysts are typically limited to the sinus cavity in location.
CT findings of sinonasal polyposis include polypoid masses in the nasal
cavity, polypoid soft tissue masses in the sinuses, partial or complete
pansinus opacification, and enlargement of the infundibula. Other
findings include attenuation of the nasal septal and sinus trabeculae,
and opacified ethmoid sinuses with bulging lateral walls. Chronic bony
changes with thickening and sclerosis can be seen. 29,30
Truncation of the middle turbinate, with absence of the bulbous part of
the bony middle turbinate, has been reported as a characteristic
ancillary imaging finding in sinonasal polyposis, not seen in other
patterns of sinusitis. 31
On CT, the polyps are usually hypodense or isodense in appearance; foci
of increased attenuation may be seen with inspissation or superimposed
fungal sinusitis (Figure 11).The initial treatment of sinonasal polyps
is medical management, including intranasal or systemic steroids, and
antibiotics. Surgery is reserved for those who do not respond to medical
therapy. Medical treatment following surgery is essential in preventing
recurrence. 32

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